Southampton - January transfer window: club-by-club guide

SouthamptonWhat they need: Defensive frailties remain the biggest threat to
Southampton’s Premier League status and they would benefit from recruiting a
goalkeeper and another centre-back in January What they will get: Nigel Adkins is wary of upsetting the balance in
his squad this January and, unless a good deal presents itself, may well opt
to stick with what he has for the rest of the season. Keeping Luke Shaw will
be important and an offer might be made for Brighton winger Will Buckley
(pictured). Adkins’ track record in January: Richard Chaplow was added in
2011 and Billy Sharp was signed for £1.8 million last year, with both
players contributing to the club’s rise back to the Premier League. Sharp is
now on loan, however, and Chaplow has been peripheral this season Estimated budget: £8mWho they bought last January: Billy Sharp (£1.8 million), Tadanari Lee
(free) Who they bought in January last year: Jean Beausejour (£2.25m)